Aloha.
So... no pictures this time. If you come here only for photos... the picture book is on the shelf. Today I'm sharing thoughts. But don't worry, they're not mine. I need a different blog for that. I had one... where'd I put it? Oh well. It's around here somewhere. But that's neither here nor there. This blog is about Ava. And today, I'm passing along some of HER thoughts and sayings.
Let me take a detour here tho.. and speak directly to Ava. Someday she'll (hopefully) read this and get
some understanding on just how much I love her. And just what she means to me...
Dearest Ava... "Little 1" ... Nene... I tell you often you're the light of my life. I like to tell you how glad I am that you choose to love me. But that doesn't even cover it. Recently I had to take a week off work with no pay. Right now, having just gone through a divorce and getting out on my own on what little I make already, losing a week's pay was a daunting, frightening prospect. So I chose a week I knew you needed me. Your school was done for the summer, and I would have the chance to spend every day with you. So I talked to mama and set it up. My furlough week would be an Ava week. I was so stoked. We had plans with friends and family, and I just knew we'd have a great time. I tell you what Lovey... you blew away any reservations I had about that unpaid week. Each morning was a joy, and by every bedtime I couldn't wait for our next adventure. From reading books and telling Lulu stories... to bowling to Gracie's birthday party, the week was amazing. Thank you for all you are Ava. Okay, so back to the reason I'm blogging today. (well , the reasons are that I wrote with Kimmy last night and I'm inspired today... and I really don't want to work right now! haha!)
One day Ava said to me: "Daddy, I spent all my energy. I got it all out. Except a little. And it can't wait. It has to get out." (I think she wanted to play a little more before bedtime. LOL)
Another time she wanted to reassure me that she'd always listen: "I will never NOT listen to you Daddy. I will always listen to you until I die Daddy." (Ava, remember this!)
My windshield has a big crack in it like a spiderweb. I got angry one night and hit it. It was very dumb. But I did it, and can't take it back. So Ava began to ask what happened. After trying to talk around it and be ambiguous, she wasn't buying it. Instead of lying or whatever, I told her the truth. That I got angry and punched it. Time to teach: I said "That wasn't very smart was it? We should handle our anger in better ways huh?" Here's what she said: "If you are angry at someone you can give me a hug. If I'm not with you and you get angry Daddy, don't punch your windshield. Just come over and to my house and give me a hug." (what a compassionate person!!)
Ava asked me if she could play with the Legos I brought home from Grandpa and Grandma's. I said yes, of course. Ava: "You are the most wonderful Daddy I ever knew!" (I know someone loves me. Just give her Legos! j/k)
Always the safety girl: "He's definitely going over the speed limit. Are you Daddy?" (Yeah honey, a little) "You should slow down a little." (where we you when I was 18?!)
Ava: "You should come look at my room Daddy. It's trashed. It used to be clean but now it's trashed. Mama did it and I don't like it." (hahahaha!! to be fair, Mama *was* in the process of cleaning & organizing it)
One day I told her she needed to pay for something (clearly kidding) ... Ava: "I don't have any money silly." (So?!) "Little kids don't have wallets. Duh!" (so here's where I wonder.. maybe I need more wallets!)
So there's some. Hope you enjoyed. I'm off to SoCal soon... cant wait!!! Maybe I can post some pics of just me. Even thought it's "Ava's Blog." LOL
Oh, and here's a thought... I'm on Facebook and Twitter. A ton. So look for me. There's a slew of photos on the 'book. Friend me and you can see them.
Cheers.
